#104 — The Lessons of Death

Sam Harris speaks with Francis Fukuyama about liberal democracy, American politics, and global order. They discuss the misunderstood thesis of "The End of History," how conservatism has mutated into ethno-nationalism, the self-defeating extremes of both identity politics and neol ...  Show more

Sam Harris speaks with Rahm Emanuel about American politics, the state of the Democratic Party, and the 2028 presidential race. They discuss Emanuel's possible presidential run, identity politics and the left's cultural cul-de-sac, the Mississippi reading miracle, antisemitism on ...  Show more

هل الموت جزء طبيعي من عملية التطور؟ ليه مش بنفكر في الموت رغم إن كلنا عارفين إننا هنموت؟ ليه أصبح أسهل نتكلم عن مواضيع صعبة زي الجنس والسياسة لكن لسة بنخاف نتكلم عن الموتيستضيف يوسف يعقوب في هذه الحلقة اندرو اشرف -ماجستير الأدب الحديث والمعاصر من جامعة نوتنجهام- وحسام حشمت -ماجست ...  Show more

In this episode, Fiona chats with Nora Belal, the founder of Death Practice Journal. They discuss the importance of embracing conversations about death, preparing for end-of-life planning, and exploring how death impacts our lives. Tune in!

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I filmed a conversation about death shortly after Dan Dennett recovered from a life-threatening condition. In addition to discussing personal mortality, we talked about bereavement. I thought this time it would be appropriate to listen again to his wisdom—the wisdom of a great th ...  Show more

What if facing mortality could unlock the secret to living fully? My guest Alua Arthur, a death doula and author of Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End</ ...